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Unfortunately, both victims, who are in their 80s, believed their grandchild was in danger and they transferred thousands of dollars to the scammer.

The scam involves a person pretending to be a grandchild involved in crime who needs money. The scammer will then coach the grandparent to transfer over money.

“Both victims were coached on how to obtain money without raising suspicions, especially at the bank,” police wrote on their Facebook page .”Payments were made with gift cards (numbers given over the phone) or as cash, sent overnight. One victim disclosed that in speaking with the 'Detective' and 'Prosecutor,' she simply believed them. They both were well-spoken, used correct jargon.”